Question

21. Compare the numbers 5/9 and 0.5. use the symbols <, >, or =.

A) 5/9=0.5
B) 5/9>0.5
C) 5/9<0.5

Answer 1

If we convert 0.5 to a fraction it is 5/10
Now the the 2 fractions are easy to compare.
1/9 is a larger fraction than 1/10
Therefore 5/9 > 5/10


B

Answer 2

B)
`(5)/(9)>0.5`

Explanation:

We are asked to compare the numbers 5/9 and 0.5.

Let us convert 0.5 as a fraction. We will divide and multiply 0.5 by 10 as:

`0.5* (10)/(10)=(5)/(10)=(1)/(2)`

Now, we will make a common denominator for both numbers as:

`(1*9)/(2*9)=(9)/(18)`

`(5*2)/(9*2)=(10)/(18)`

Therefore,
`(5)/(9)>0.5` and option B is the correct choice.